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Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

The red-faced hornbill, a species of ground-dwelling hornbill, lives in southern Africa.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

It has a peculiar appearance, with a face, throat and laryngeal sac, and the bare skin is scarlet.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

The head of the red-faced hornbill in the non-breeding period.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

The head of the red-faced hornbill during the breeding season.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

It is the largest bird in the family Hornbill family , with a total length of about 127–135 cm. The whole body feathers are black, and the mouth and feet are also black.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

It lives mainly on the ground, feeding on small groups of insects, worms, and small reptiles on the ground.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

It also flies occasionally, but at short distances.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

Red-faced hornbills catch snakes.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

Red-faced hornbills prey on lizards.

Animal World - Red-faced Hornbills

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